On January 24, 2025, the Anime Tourism Association unveiled its annual list of “Anime Pilgrimage Sites People Should Visit,” highlighting over 120 locations associated with more than 100 anime series and franchises.
This initiative aims to promote tourism by encouraging fans to visit real-world settings featured in their favorite anime.
New Additions for 2025
This year’s list introduces locations from 15 new titles, each offering unique experiences for anime enthusiasts:
- Girls Band Cry: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
- A Few Moments of Cheers: Kanazawa and Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture
- Blue Orchestra: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
- Fureru.: Takadanobaba, Tokyo Metropolis
- Ghost Cat Anzu: Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture
- Give It All: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
- Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night: Shibuya, Tokyo Metropolis
- Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!: Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture
- My Deer Friend Nokotan: Hino, Tokyo Metropolis
- My Oni Girl: Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture
- Narenare -Cheer for you!-: Takasaki and Numata, Gunma Prefecture
- Natsume’s Book of Friends: Hitoyoshi’s Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture
- SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary: Gifu Prefecture
- The Colors Within: Nagano City, Goto, Shin-Kamigoto, and Sasebo, Nagano Prefecture
- Trapezium: Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture
These additions reflect the Association’s commitment to showcasing diverse locales across Japan, each significant to the narratives of these anime series.
Notable Returning Titles
The 2025 list also features several renowned titles that continue to attract fans to their associated locations:
- Evangelion: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
- Laid-Back Camp: Various sites across Yamanashi Prefecture
- Digimon Adventure: Odaiba, Tokyo Metropolis
- Love Live! Franchise: Multiple locations, including Akihabara in Tokyo
Classic series such as The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Hana-Saku Iroha, A Lull in the Sea, Lucky Star, and Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day also remain prominent on the list, continuing to inspire pilgrimages to their real-world settings.
About the Anime Tourism Association
Established in 2016, the Anime Tourism Association aims to connect anime enthusiasts with the real-world locations that inspire their favorite series. By designating “Japanese Anime 88-Spots,” the Association fosters collaboration among local regions, corporations, and content creators to provide goods, services, and a welcoming environment for tourists, thereby encouraging economic growth. The annual list has been published since 2018, serving as a comprehensive guide for fans seeking to embark on anime-themed journeys.
Upcoming Press Conference
The Association has scheduled a press conference for its Anime Pilgrimage Sites 88 program on February 13 at 2:00 p.m. Japan time (midnight EST). The event will be streamed live on the Anime Tourism Association’s YouTube channel, providing insights into the selection process and highlighting the significance of these sites in anime culture.
Encouraging Cultural Exchange
By promoting these pilgrimage sites, the Anime Tourism Association not only enhances tourism but also facilitates cultural exchange. Fans visiting these locations can immerse themselves in the settings of their beloved series, fostering a deeper appreciation for both the anime and the locales that inspire them.
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